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Mar 07 2026SPORTS

From Slocomb to the Big Leagues: A Fresh Look at Clay Holmes

Clay Holmes grew up in the small town of Slocomb, Alabama, where his love for baseball started on dusty fields. He made a name for himself at Slocomb High School, catching the eye of scouts who saw potential in his pitching arm. In 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted him in the ninth round, and he

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Mar 07 2026SPORTS

Griffin Jax: From High‑School Pitcher to Air Force Officer

Griffin Jax was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 22, 1994, and grew up in Colorado where baseball became his passion. In high school he dominated the mound at Cherry Creek, earning a 7–1 record and a low ERA that earned him Colorado’s Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year award. Despite bei

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Mar 07 2026SPORTS

Celtics Fans, Lakers Tension, and a Family’s Unexpected Day in LA

The game at Crypto. com Arena turned into more than just a 120‑point loss for the Lakers. Fans of the Celtics, led by seasoned season‑ticket holder Ted Lorden and his two sons, found themselves in a heated exchange with opposing fans during the final minutes. Lorden, who arrived wearing a Jaylen Bro

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Mar 07 2026BUSINESS

Ticket Swaps: How One Company Tried to Keep the Big Players in Business

SeatGeek, a newer ticket‑selling platform, recently offered “retaliation insurance” to arenas that switched away from Ticketmaster. The idea was simple: if an arena lost a concert because it used another seller, SeatGeek would cover the loss. This move shows how much power Ticketmaster still holds i

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Mar 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hearts2Hearts Arrives in the U. S. for a Short‑Term Showcase

A new K‑pop girl group from South Korea is stepping onto North American soil for the first time, and fans have a brief window to catch them live. The eight‑member squad, known for songs like “Style, ” “Focus, ” and their debut hit “The Chase, ” will hold two concerts under the banner “Hearts 2 House

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Mar 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Plasma Gets a Tune‑Up: Bug Fixes Roll Out Soon

The KDE Plasma team has announced a wave of bug fixes that will reach users in the upcoming 6. 6. 2, 6. 6. 3 and 6. 7 releases. These updates focus on improving stability rather than adding new features, addressing issues that have been bothering the community for some time. A key improvement is

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Mar 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How to Make Your Pokopia Island a Happy Home

First, think of the Environment Level as a score that shows how comfy your Pokémon feel. When you give them nice homes and keep their spaces tidy, the score goes up. If you cut a decoration or make a room feel empty, it can drop. The game counts all the happiness points from every Pokémon in an are

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Mar 07 2026WEATHER

Storm Alert Hits Des Moines: Stay Safe and Know the Risks

A warning from the National Weather Service went out at 7:23 p. m. Friday, March 6, telling residents in Boone, Dallas and Polk counties that a severe thunderstorm was on the move. The storm could bring winds up to 50 mph and hail as big as a half‑inch. The alert is set to expire at 8:15 p. m. , but

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Mar 07 2026BUSINESS

Netflix Ends Deal With Meghan’s Lifestyle Line

The streaming giant has decided to part ways with Meghan Markle’s As Ever brand, ending the partnership a few months after signing a multi‑year deal with the former royal couple. The brand, which debuted in August 2025 alongside Netflix’s Consumer Products arm, offered items such as fruit spreads

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Mar 07 2026CELEBRITIES

Meghan’s New Path: How She Is Taking Her Brand Home

Netflix and Meghan Markle have decided to part ways, ending their partnership with the As ever lifestyle brand. The brand began in 2025 as a line of home goods, offering items like jams, honey, tea, wine, candles and chocolate. Its first products sold out in less than an hour after launch, sho

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